Both South Korean internationals have become European champions and will compete directly this summer

If there is no unexpected change, the two South Korean internationals - Tottenham forward Son Heung-min and Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Lee Gang-in will face each other head-on in the UEFA Super Cup this summer.

Tottenham Hotspur was the UEFA Champions League champion last season, while Paris was the Champions League champion. According to tradition, the two teams will face off in the UEFA Super Cup in August. This is not only a contest of club honors, but also means that the two Korean stars will usher in another important meeting in their careers.

Although he failed to shine in the UEFA Cup final, Son Heung-min still played an important role throughout the tournament. He contributed 3 goals and 1 assist to Tottenham, and is an indispensable member of the team's offensive end.

Looking back, he is the second Asian player to step on the Champions League final stage after Park Ji-sung. In 2019, he lost to Liverpool with Tottenham, becoming a part of that history.

In contrast, Li Gangren, 23, has appeared more as a substitute in the Champions League this season. He made the roster on the final day but did not get a chance to play. He played in 11 games throughout the season, with no goals or assists being scored.

However, his luck is obviously better - he became the second Asian player to win the Champions League trophy after Park Ji-sung. It is worth mentioning that although Park Ji-sung won the championship, he did not enter the final list, and Lee Gang-in's name appeared at least on the official registration list.

Currently, there is uncertainty in the future of both.

For Li Gangren, the new season is no longer in the plan of Paris coach Enrique. Paris allegedly priced him about 40 million to 50 million euros, and Naples has expressed strong interest.

As for Son Heung-min, although he may still stay in Tottenham, the Saudi club recently offered a offer of up to 60 million euros, hoping to introduce the South Korean captain. This figure is almost twice the transfer fee (about 30 million euros) paid by Tottenham when it introduced Son Heung-min in 2015.

The two had a fierce dispute during the 2023 Asian Cup, and it was even rumored that Li Gangren had physical conflicts with Son Heung-min. After the incident was exposed, public opinion was in an uproar, and Li Gangren had to apologize publicly, and the relationship between the two was once tense.

Fortunately, after the storm, the two sides have chosen to let go of their differences and rebuild their cooperative relationship. Now they will meet again in the European Super Cup as their opponents, which is not only a competition, but also a witness to personal growth.